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An once of hypocrisy is worth a pound of ambition
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"An once of hypocrisy is worth a pound of ambition"

- Michael Korda

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This quote by Michael Korda is a suggestion that aspiration is not always a favorable trait. It suggests that ambition can be a mask for hypocrisy, which it is better to be truthful and genuine than to be enthusiastic and deceitful. The quote indicates that ambition can lead to dishonesty and insincerity, and that it is more valuable to be truthful and true to oneself than to be ambitious and deceitful. It also recommends that ambition can be a type of self-deception, and that it is better to be sincere and real than to be ambitious and insincere. Eventually, this quote is a pointer that aspiration can be a double-edged sword, and that it is necessary to be sincere and authentic in order to attain true success.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Korda. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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